Happy Halloween

I love Halloween.  Even though this year is my son's first Halloween, he's too young to appreciate dressing up in a costume and trick-or-treating.  Even he can't eat all the goodies would've gotten had he trick-or-treated.  Oh well, there is always next year.

Hope you and yours have a safe and happy Halloween. :)

That Time Again

It's that time of the year again: planting garlic, tulips, and apple picking.  Today was such a productive day that I did all the above, with my son looking on.  (I had to keep a sharp eye on my little monkey because he kept putting leaves and dry grass into his mouth.)

Our autumn has been so nice and warm.  There's a crispness in the air, sometimes a strong chilly wind, but overall it's been warmer than usual.  I was afraid that this might be the last nice weekend to get any kind of gardening done, so today I was quite proactive in planting and picking.

It was hard work, considering how out of shape I am and the fact that I had to also keep my focus on Little One.  When it was all done, I was ready for a shower, and so was my son.  I'm sure I'll be sore tomorrow, but it was well worth the effort.  I can't wait until spring, when the garlic shoots peep through the wet cold soil and the tulips are in bloom.

Were you productive today?